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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Detailed Summary & Analysis.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Santiago feel sorry for the terns?
(a) He thinks they are incredibly ugly.
(b) He thinks they will get lost over the sea.
(c) He thinks they are not fast enough and the fish will eat them.
(d) He thinks they are too delicate for the sea.

2. Santiago recalls catching marlin that weighed over a thousand pounds. Why is this time different?
(a) This time the fish shows no signs of tiring.
(b) Before he was in a much larger boat.
(c) Before he always had someone to help him.
(d) This time he has only a small casting net with him.

3. What does Santiago think might have caused the fish to jump so much?
(a) Just waking up.
(b) A school of dolphins.
(c) Needing more exercise.
(d) Hunger or fear.

4. As Santiago keeps vigil over his line, what does he wish for?
(a) The dawn.
(b) The boy.
(c) The water bottle.
(d) The food he forgot to bring.

5. Does Santiago think of the wind as his friend?
(a) No, because it storms a lot in the Caribbean.
(b) Yes, because it is always there.
(c) Yes. Sometimes.
(d) No, because it is fickle.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of sharks came the second time?

2. Why does Santiago decide to re-bait the the small line over the stern of the boat?

3. How does the boy act defensively about Santiago as the fishermen look at the marlin's skeleton?

4. Santiago hates these sharks because they were something more than killers like the Mako shark. What is that?

5. What does the boy order for Santiago at the Terrace Cafe?

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